Florence Rolando, Author at Pirouette

April 7, 2013

Wild Reindeer Centre Pavilion, Norway

It must be very satisfying to build art and architectural structures in the middle of nowhere. The surrounding nature works as a frame or as an amplifier. Think Prada Marfa, Ordos Museum (Mongolia), James Turell at Roden Crater (Arizona). The Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre…

April 7, 2013

Bite size Modern Art

This is a very fun cooking book for all gourmands and arts lovers. Step by step, it will teach you how to make your own edible masterpieces, inspired by iconic work of art by Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Richard Avedon, Frida Kahlo, Matisse, Mondian and many more.

April 6, 2013

Paper Lamps by Pia Design

I had a total crush on these paper lamps by Pia Design. Pia spend six weeks in a paper factory in Ahmedabad (India), working on this handcrafted light collection.

April 5, 2013

Yeti by Punch ‘n’ Cuddle

Do you remember Punch'n'cuddle ? The big fun creature, a crossover between a beanbag, a cuddly toy & a punch bag ? There is a new comer in the family, called the Yeti. Ecologically friendly (bamboo and cotton), the Yeti is handmade with love and has therapeutical virtues :…

April 4, 2013

Worried about UV protection? Think Sunuva

UV protection is a big concern for many parents. Sun creams can be as dangerous as the sun itself, acting as a bad chemical cocktail on the skin, under high heat. In this context, UV blocking fabrics seem a good option to keep kids safe at the beach. British brand Sunuva…

April 2, 2013

Helena, 3y old – Brooklyn, New York USA

"Helena is a beautifully spirited child. She is an adventurer at heart, very curious and with lots of energy, she has no fear and this sometimes gets her in trouble. She likes to spreads love around, it’s a lot of fun to be around her" says Jimena Bruguera, founder of HBB…

March 31, 2013

Buy buy Trommpo

Uruguayan brand Trommpo recently opened their e-store. This is a young brand worth following for their design is quite unique, fresh, playful and the clothes of

March 30, 2013

Who is this little mouse?

Is this little mouse (or is it a cat??), all dressed in white dreaming of farandoles with friends in faraway lands? Not sure what crosses her mind while she takes the pose for the new La Princesse au Petit Pois campaign by photographer Géraldine de Goullard d'Arsay. I have been…

March 29, 2013

Dylan, 4 – London,UK

Dylan is a quiet intelligent boy at school but turns into a crazy, funny, super competitive busy body at home. He loves his toy monkey and has a whole family of monkeys on his bed which he named after all his family. He also loves his cars, national flags, drawing, cooking and…

March 28, 2013

Welcome to the Jungle!

In the world of Nobodinoz this month everything is a splash of wild greenness and their fresh newsletter drags us to the adventurous side of life. Through vibrant colours, tribal masks and animal prints, they embark little ones and grown-ups alike in a crazy world of

March 28, 2013

An important message from Bobo Choses

"When we founded BOBO CHOSES we also launched the platform called ACTBYBOBO.ORG in order to financially assist several social related projects. One of these projects is Ayitimoun Yo, a small NGO that works with street children in the South-East of Haiti, giving them a chance to…

March 26, 2013

Trade Show report : Playtime New York

The 6th edition of Playtime New York took place at the St. John’s Center (Tribeca) on March 9, 10 and 11, 2013. A little bit over 100 American and International brands presented their Fall/Winter 2013/2014 collections. A 33% increase in exhibitors compared to the August 2012…

March 25, 2013

Viva Portugal !

Milk magazine is very well distributed in news stands in Portugal. But Portugal is also greatly featured in Milk this month : four Portuguese getaways displayed in the magazine and a Lisbon

March 24, 2013

Cesar, 10 & Marguerite, 8 – Paris, France

Cesar is a nice mix of fun and anxious. Marguerite (Daisy) is a real flower, opening only when confident. She's fun and girly. Edouard Renevier their father is the Founder of Enjoymytribu.com, a website for sharing ideas.

March 22, 2013

A Romanian stage for MàS

Playtime New York was the occasion to check the new collection of Mademoiselle à Soho, a young brand combining French design, American comfort and Romanian craft. In a post I wrote in October 2011, Alexana the founder talks about her young years in Romania where she grew up in a…

March 21, 2013

Little Name Design, another Playtime NY precious find

Under the brand Little Name Design, Alexis G. Mcvicker creates interactive objects fuelled with poetry and nostalgia, for the child in all of us. With this first collection, Alexis intents to (take a big breathe before reading!) "interact and gather and count out sticks and…

March 20, 2013

Top 10 Cartoons That Appeal to Kids and Adults

I am not really a TV person. I rather let my children watch films on DVDs, because they can chose from a great selection and avoid the over stimulation of noisy commercials. My older son recently introduced the whole family to the cartoon Adventure Time and everyone now seems…

March 19, 2013

Milano Mobile : Showcasing Emerging Design For Kids

kidsroomZOOM is preparing its 3rd edition, which will take place during the International Furniture Fair Milano Mobile. The event will gather 40 brands at Clorofilla, a brand new nursery school in the center of Milan.